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Women in Leadership, an inspiring educational presentation by Kansas Wesleyan University staff, students, and community members. This conference took place on March 27th in Sams Chapel. The event began at 5:00 PM with a networking session, allowing attendees to connect with the speakers in a relaxed atmosphere. Women Speakers “Your Voice Matters” was the theme […]
Background… Brandon Cheeks is a Kansas Wesleyan University graduate who married his college sweetheart, Rolita Cheeks. They have six children. He is an elementary school principal at Sunset Elementary and an assistant Pastor at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church in Salina. He also serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator. He helps plan and implement campus […]
La Jerezana: Authentic Mexican? Welcome back! I’m Jacob Fallon, and today we’ll look at La Jerezana. Salina is home to many Mexican restaurants so still in search of the best we’ll see what La Jerezana has to offer. La Jerezana offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes, including fajitas, hamburguesas, tacos, gorditas, menudo, and […]
Gourmet Eats is a locally owned restaurant in Salina that offers a distinctive rotating menu that is located on 115 N Ohio St. Previously known as Gourmet To Go, Gourmet Eats was located on 510 S. Broadway Blvd, but was able to move into a bigger space in early 2020. Gourmet Eats is open Monday-Friday […]
Russell’s Restaurant: A Salina Classic That Delivers Welcome back! I’m Jacob Fallon, and today we’re stepping into a Salina institution: Russell’s Restaurant. Known for its comfort food and classic diner vibe, Russell’s has a solid reputation. Russell’s has a 4.3/5 star review with over 2,000 reviews according to Google Reviews. Let’s see if it lives […]
Background Martinell’s Little Italy is a family-owned Italian restaurant based in downtown Salina. It has been a staple of the Salina food scene since it opened in 2001. Known for its family style dining and generous portions, the restaurant offers a variety of Italian American dishes, with favorites like the Fettucine Alredo, pizzas, salads, and […]
There are many fun activities and things to do in downtown Salina. One of the activities that many people don’t think about is the Sculpture Tour Salina. The unique experience that the Sculpture Tour Salina offers is a self-guided outdoor walking tour that takes you to the different sculptures that are located all around downtown […]
A Day of Love and Connection at KWU Salina, Kansas.- Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for celebrating love, friendship, and appreciation, and Kansas Wesleyan University (KWU) knows how to make it a memorable experience for students and staff alike. This year, the university is hosting a variety of engaging and heartwarming events to bring […]
On The Pot is a locally owned walk-in pottery studio where you can paint a wide variety of different pottery pieces. Located on 111 N Santa Fe Ave, On The Pot is a great place to go if you are looking for something fun to do in Salina. The building was purchased and opened […]
The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA, was one of the most talked-about performances in recent memory. Filled with political references and allusions to black history, the show sparked mixed reactions. While many praised Kendrick for his boldness, others were left confused by the heavy themes and deeper messages embedded in […]
